2026 New York state elections
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Joint Blakeman-Lawler appearance offers look at what might have been
One-time rivals in the Republican race for governor, the two candidates joined forces to slam Hochul and Democrats as soft on immigration enforcement.
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‘Our enemy of our enemy is still our enemy’: Seneca Nation members protest tribal president’s Blakeman fundraiser
The Seneca Nation has a tense relationship with Gov. Kathy Hochul, but Blakeman’s support for online prediction markets could destroy the tribe’s casino business.
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How Hudson Valley politics has changed over the past 20 years
Former Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney weighs in on the local media landscape and the Mike Lawler versus Cait Conley contest.
New York City Council
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Leading AI companies fail to impress at City Council AI hearing
The New York City Council is looking to position itself at the frontier of AI regulation.
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Lucas claims leadership of BK Dems – in apparent violation of court order
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn and her allies are trying everything to block reformers from taking control of the county party.
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Mike Lawler might be the only Republican who could win NY-17. Can he do it again?
The member of Congress is looking to fend off Democrat Cait Conley – and keep Donald Trump from sinking him.
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Velázquez, not Bichotte Hermelyn, leads BK Dems, judge rules
Reformer Julio Peña III could be elected to take over the county party next week – if the courts don’t intervene yet again.
2026 New York state comptroller election
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DiNapoli defends record on Medicaid fraud in comptroller debate
Twenty-year incumbent Democrat Tom DiNapoli is being challenged by Republican Joseph Hernandez.
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Jacobs secures reelection as state Dems chair
With the governor and other party bigwigs in tow, Jay Jacobs fended off his first-ever challenge for the role
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Court delays Brooklyn Dems leader vote
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn’s controversial rules amendments were also invalidated, in a win for the party’s reform wing.
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One month out from Election Day, Hochul has more than $33 million in the bank
The sum combines the cash on hand from both the governor’s campaign and the state Democratic Party.
New York City
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Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn backs Nikki Lucas as Brooklyn Dems chair
After a surprise announcement she wouldn’t seek reelection, the county leader is endorsing a fellow Assembly member – but opponents are trying to block the vote.
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Preet Bharara’s rogues’ gallery
More than a dozen political players were prosecuted by the powerful U.S. attorney.
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Mamdani is looking for his FDR
The New York City mayor tells PBS that he’s looking for a federal partnership like FDR and LaGuardia’s. Could that be AOC?
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Avila Chevalier, Ossé, Avilés arrested protesting Netanyahu
Progressive politicians and celebrities blocked the road ahead of the Israeli Prime Minister’s address at the United Nations General Assembly
New York City
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Chaos reigns at Brooklyn Dems organizational meeting
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn’s rules changes were passed again. Some county committee members were elected. It could all be undone in a pending court case. Everyone was miserable.
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Quinnipiac poll puts Hochul up 19 points over Blakeman
Two polls. One day. 10 points apart.
New York City
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A brief history of Zohran Mamdani and Benjamin Netanyahu’s relationship
Ahead of his speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, Netanyahu suggested that he may address Mamdani – a vehement critic – in his remarks.
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Hochul leads Blakeman by just 9 points in new Siena poll
Little has changed for the governor since the last poll of likely voters. It’s a mixed bag for her.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
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